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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,011.95, 24,858.84 and 10,055.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,011.95, 24,858.84 and 10,055.83 is: 13,878.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,011.95 : 24,858.84 = 10,055.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,011.95/24,858.84 = 10,055.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,011.95x = 24,858.84 × 10,055.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,011.95x = 249,976,269.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,976,269.04/18,011.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,878.36

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